Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 10:32 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 2:25 am (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jan 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:489.24:492.16:16-0.87:225:01Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:226.510:36 AM9.15:452.27:00-0.87:235:01Full Moon2Tue
3Wed1:076.711:23 AM9.06:372.27:42-0.87:235:02Full Moon3Wed
4Thu1:496.812:078.77:272.18:22-0.77:235:03Full Moon4Thu
5Fri2:286.712:508.28:152.09:00-0.57:235:04Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:056.71:337.79:042.09:36-0.37:235:05Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:396.72:167.09:551.910:110.07:235:06Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:126.73:026.310:511.810:460.47:235:07Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:456.83:575.511:531.611:220.87:235:08Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:186.95:104.81:001.47:225:09Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:537.16:504.512:011.22:071.17:225:09Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:327.38:454.612:481.73:070.87:225:10Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:157.610:095.11:482.03:590.57:225:11Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:017.811:025.52:542.24:440.17:225:12Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:488.111:425.93:552.35:26-0.27:215:13Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:348.44:462.46:05-0.57:215:15Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:186.110:20 AM8.75:322.36:43-0.77:215:16New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:516.311:05 AM8.96:162.27:21-0.87:205:17New Moon18Thu
19Fri1:246.511:51 AM8.97:002.07:59-0.97:205:18New Moon19Fri
20Sat1:576.712:388.77:471.88:37-0.87:195:19New Moon20Sat
21Sun2:306.91:268.38:371.69:15-0.67:195:20Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:047.22:207.69:321.49:54-0.27:185:21Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue3:407.63:206.710:341.110:350.37:185:22Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:197.94:345.811:430.911:190.97:175:23First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:028.16:085.112:590.67:165:24First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:508.37:585.112:111.42:160.37:165:25First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:468.49:325.51:171.93:270.07:155:26Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:458.510:376.02:352.24:29-0.37:145:27Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:458.611:266.43:502.25:22-0.57:145:29Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:408.64:532.26:08-0.67:135:30Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:076.610:30 AM8.65:472.16:49-0.67:125:31Full Moon31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414525)

Common Questions About Palo Alto, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Palo Alto, CA today?

Slack tide in Palo Alto, CA is approximately 6:28 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Palo Alto, CA?

Palo Alto, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 93% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Palo Alto, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Palo Alto, CA?

Tide predictions for Palo Alto, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Palo Alto, CA?

Tide data for Palo Alto, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9414525. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9414525.

What is the moon phase in Palo Alto, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Palo Alto, CA is Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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